Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
King James Version (public domain)
Traditionally attributed to David · c. 10th century BC · King of Israel; author of many Psalms (compiled with other writers)
What does Psalms 119:53 say in the KJV?
Context
51The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
52I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
53Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
54Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
55I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.